The Best Locking Tongs

Tongs are the most versatile tool you can use- you can declump pasta with it, flip bacon or burgers with it, or even do some fancy plating.

I like this one with silicone heads because you can use it in ceramic and nonstick pans without worrying about scratching the pot. They make another with nylon but the silicone is slightly more heat resistant which I think is worth the small price difference.